Queensland Historic Motoring Council Inc. Minutes - Bi-monthly General Meeting Thursday 25 th May 2017 Held at Veteran Car Club Rooms 1376 Old Cleveland Road, Carindale QLD 4152 President: Christine Stevens 0419 789 151 (a/hours) president@qhmc.org.au (07) 3260 6197 (a/hours) Vice-President: John Que (07) 3396 0882 vicepresident@qhmc.org.au Secretary: Jason Dodge 0414 066 121 secretary@qhmc.org.au Treasurer: Alex Connors (07) 3207 3425 treasurer@qhmc.org.au 0418 783 233 Assistant Secretary: Russell Manning assistantsecretary@qhmc.org.au Membership Secretary: Greg Stevens (07) 3260 6197 membership@qhmc.org.au TMR Liaison Officer: John Que (07) 3396 0882 tmr@qhmc.org.au Assist. Liaison Officer: Russell Manning assistanttmr@qhmc.org.au Webmaster: Christine Stevens 0419 789 151 (a/hours) (07) 3260 6197 (a/hours) webmaster@qhmc.org.au Christine Stevens Declared the meeting open at: 7:30PM Present: As per attendance register Apologies: Greg Stevens, Peter Lockhart, Graham Auld New Delegates: Nil Visitors: Nil PRESIDENTS REPORT Christine reported there has been a growing trend for the meetings to commence with complaints about the committee and its members so the decision was made to start with this so we can get on with the meeting. Yes, there have been times when the minutes have not been emailed to all or on the website within 2 weeks of the meeting and this was the case of the March minutes. Jason was affected by the floods in the Beaudesert area and as a result could get the minutes out on time. Christine advised she definitely will not be standing for re-election and a new committee is required. Alex being in hospital and laid up added to the workload and this year Christine has been doing president, treasurer, membership secretary, webmaster as well as attending to numerous emails and phone calls. Shortly after the 2016 AGM, Jason's work hours were changed and he is now rostered on every Thursday. He did not tell us and he did not complain as he had committed to the role of Secretary. Every time he is here for a meeting he is losing income. Many people here in the room have previously held committee roles within QHMC and I thank you. Cheryl is a very good example. I don't know how long Cheryl has actually been providing us all with supper and, if you were to refer to the QHMC handbook, we are supposed to be having tea and biscuits. Cheryl exceeds this every meeting. John Greene requested his letter be sent out with the March minutes. Christine thanked John for his support. Christine stressed, everybody in the room deserves to be treated with respect. Christine has taken legal advice and she is willing to proceed down that path if it is deemed necessary. Christine opened the meeting up for complaints against the committee and its members. There were none. Cheryl Nott congratulated the committee for their continued work even with the criticism of a just a few in the room. SECRETARIES REPORT Minutes of Previous General Meeting As emailed and on the QHMC website. Moved: Jason Dodge That the minutes of the January general meeting (With additions & amendments) be accepted and passed as a true and correct record. Seconded: Tom Lewis All in favour: Carried Business arising from the previous General Meeting Minutes: Page 1 of 8
Peter Lockhart (BVAC) hadn't been listed in the apologies for January meeting as his email was received a month after the meeting. Peter also was not receiving minutes emailed to him as paperwork received from BVAC still had Rod Graydon listed as delegate. Neil Spicer (Qld Early Ford V8 Club) advised the minutes were not on the website, and that the last minutes on the site were November 2016. Christine and Jason confirmed January and March minutes are on the website. He also advised neither he or his club s committee have received minutes or any correspondence from QHMC in over 6 months. Christine advised she would do test emails to see if email addresses supplied were correct. David James (AMVC) objected to the Business arising from the previous general meeting that stated, "No apology was made by David James regarding what he had said." Christine pointed out the comment related to him not apologising for what he said to her and for the manner in which she was attacked by him. No committee should be subjected to a delegate raising their voice to the committee or other delegates and she will no longer stand for this. She advised David it was due to his behaviour that she had taken advice regarding bullying and, if he wishes, she is willing to pursue the matter. David James apologised for raising his voice. Bailey Rowe (Historic Motorcycle Club Qld) advised David James he had no legal right to request an amendment to the November minutes as he was not at the November meeting. Bailey had moved the amendment at the January meeting in an attempt to keep David happy. Bailey said we need to move on and get on with the meeting. There were no amendments or additions to previous general meeting minutes. Inwards & Outwards Correspondence: Inwards: Letter re meeting behaviour John Greene Email Roma Club Update of email Bentley Drivers Club Email re membership Bentley Drivers Club Meeting Minutes Blackhall Range Horseless Carriage Club Email re minuted QVVA Details re Asbestos & Luxury Vehicle Tax Newsletters Brisbane Northside Antique Automobile Assn inc x 2 Peugeot Club Qld x 2 Retro Autos Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club Brisbane Southside Morris Minor Car Club Tweed Valley Vehicle Restorers Club Austin Seven Register of Queensland inc Monaro Club of Queensland Outwards: Letter re meeting Behaviour from John Green (sent out with minutes) Association Liability Declaration Business arising from the Correspondence: Nil New Applications for Affiliation: Moved: Jason Dodge That the inwards correspondence be received and the outwards correspondence be adopted. Seconded: Greg Skinner All in favour: Carried Page 2 of 8
Treasurers Report Opening Balance as at 12 th March 2017 $ 1,964.97 Plus Income: Affiliation Fees $ 1,430.00 Interest $ 0.66 $ 1,430.66 $ 3,395.63 Less Payments: Cheryl Nott Supper $ 20.75 Trophies NQ & SQ Rallies $ 130.05 Officeworks Printing & Stationary $ 503.71 $ 654.51 Closing Balance as at 24 th May 2017 $ 2,741.12 Term Deposits A/c 20255840 (renewed 21/05/2017 @ 2.25%) $ 24,231.05 A/c 215 43420 (due to renew 15/11/2016 @ 2.5%) $ 10,440.84 $ 34,671.89 Total QHMC Funds as at 24 th May 2017 $ 37,413.01 Christine advised a cheque for $110 was made payable Australian Websites. They destroyed the cheque and replacement was issued to Barry Armstrong Moved: Alex Connors That the Treasurers Report be accepted and payments be ratified and cheques passed for payment. Seconded: Albert Budsworth All in favour: Carried MEMBERSHIP REPORT Christine reported there has been membership enquiry from Chrysler Owners Club and a letter and application for affiliation has been sent. There are currently 116 clubs, with 105 financial clubs and 11 un-financial clubs. WEBMASTER & EVENTS There have been several requests for events to be added to the website and all is up to date. If you have any events - i.e. invitational rallies, national rallies, swap meets, etc. you want listed on the QHMC webpage please forward information, along with flyers in PDF to webmaster@qhmc.org.au NATIONAL MOTORING HERITAGE DAY The decision was made to cancel National Motoring Heritage Day Picnic in the Park. Queens Park was far too wet to allow vehicles in the park. The QHMC website has reports on the runs and displays by Cairns & District Historic Vehicle Club Inc and Roma Historical Motor Club Inc. Neil Spicer (Qld Early Ford V8 Club) drew attention to correspondence from their club. They were disappointed that they only found out Saturday it had been cancelled and requested more notice in future. Christine advised it rained Thursday and it had been hoped the park would be dry for Sunday. She and Greg drove to Ipswich and inspected the park and the decision was made to cancel at approximately 11:30am Saturday. The park was so wet it was growing a good crop of mushrooms and people had already driven on the area causing damage. As we need to protect the relationship between Ipswich City Council and QHMC, the committee was not willing to proceed with the event and risk damaging the park. Christine advised the remainder of Saturday was spent taking down signs promoting the event, creating and erecting signs advising of the cancellation of the event and phoning, emailing and texting people. The cancellation of the event was also on QHMC Facebook page and on the QHMC website. Christine and Greg also attended the park on Sunday morning to advise anyone who arrived that the event had been cancelled. Pleasingly, only a couple of cars arrived indicating that the cancellation communications had been effective. Page 3 of 8
QHMC RALLIES/QHMC SPONSORED RUNS 2017 SQ RACQ QHMC Rally Fri 9 th to Sun 11 th June 2017 Host club - Beaudesert Motoring Enthusiasts Club Inc. Entry forms available: http://www.beaudesertmec.wordpress.com/ Entry closing date has been extended to Friday 2 nd June 2017 2018 NQ QHMC Rally Easter 2018 Host Club - Cairns & District Historic Vehicle Club Inc 2018 SQ RACQ QHMC Rally 8 th 10 th June 2018 - This is the QHMC 50 th Anniversary Host club Blackall Range Club 2019 NQ QHMC Rally Host club required 2019 SQ RACQ QHMC Rally Host Club required 2020 NQ QHMC Rally Host Club required 2020 SQ RACQ QHMC Rally Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Club Inc The Word Rally QHMC has still not received a response from Suncorp to the letter sent re the word Rally. The SIVS conditions and regulations on the TMR website state a SIVS registered vehicle can be used for participating in rallies organised by incorporated vehicle clubs a rally is a social event whereby a parade of special interest vehicles travel together for competition or to meet at an agreed location. Rallies are usually listed in an incorporated club newsletter or on the incorporated club s website or social media page Craig Williams (VV Chev AAQ) said the QHCM has to get this clarified. Christine advised this is why the committee is working for an answer and has written letters. It was clarified that Suncorp state in their Driver Protection Cover that they do not cover rallies. DPC only applies to CTP Classes 1 and 6. The majority of vehicles operated by members of QHMC affiliated clubs are Class 5 and are therefore not be covered by DPC. AHMF 2020 National Tour Saturday 28 th March to Saturday 4 th April 2020 Albury/Wodonga Area. Flyers and business cards promoting the event were made available to all delegates. This will also be on the QHMC website with a link to the AHMF site to ensure it is always current. Robert Shannon Foundation Trust The closing date was 1 st May and no Queensland applications were received. Joe Ciantar (DDVVMC) gave an update on Jaymin McEwan's Chev. Jaymin was a recipient of a grant in 2015. Christine advised Lachlan Pierce (BVRC) received a grant in 2013 and he is very involved in both the Bayside club and Rootes Group club. His father advised Greg that receiving the grant was a turning point for Lachlan. Luxury Car Tax AHMF is working toward the removal of luxury tax from vehicles over 30 years old. Christine asked Doug Young (VCCQ) to speak on Luxury Tax. Doug advised LCT starts to affect purchasers of vehicles from approx. $54,000 as it is based on the purchase price + freight + customs + GST and, with a purchase price of approx. $54,000 this totals to approx. $64,000. He reported LCT acts as a "one-way valve" to historic vehicles in Australia. They are exported but the cost is excessive to import them. Doug Young (VCCQ) wrote an article in the VCCQ newsletter. (Article is attached: Annexure 1) The Museums lobby has achieved the removal of luxury tax for vehicles being imported into museums. As at 28/1/2017 they are GST exempt and LCT free. John Greene (Mustang) advised, when vehicles are brought in for museum display, if they are later sold, the purchaser has to pay the luxury tax, GST and import costs. Buyers can be caught unaware by these additional expenses. Page 4 of 8
TMR TRANSPORT & MAIN ROADS (TMR) Russell Manning reported communications with TMR in relation to QOCS's request for buses to be eligible for SIVS at 25 years. This is ongoing. Log Books Doug Young advised VCCQ does not think waiting for the NSW log book trials to conclude is acceptable. Doug Young assisted by Russell Manning will look at a Business Plan for Log books. Craig Williams (VV Chev AAQ) supports Log books and said this committee has done nothing for 4 years. GENERAL BUSINESS Storage 33 Christine advised, she, Greg and Albert Budworth (VCCAQ) had attended the opening of Storage 33 the previous night. Albert reported that the facility has been built for Vintage/Classic vehicles and has been negative pressured, Vehicles can be serviced and ready for collection to be taken out onto a drive then returned detailed etc and stored ready to be taken out again when required. It is very well setup and you need to contact them for pricing. VCCAQ Club rooms lease Christine reported she had a meeting with Peter Arnold regarding the clubrooms lease. QHMC pay for the use of the clubrooms main meeting rooms 12 times pa, committee room 12 times pa and weekend function once pa. QHMC used the clubrooms for 6 bi-monthly meetings only. She advised Peter, she is information gathering and will pass the information onto the new committee. One possible option is to hire the clubrooms on the "5th day of the month" or "last working day of the month" to utilise the rooms when they are currently vacant - i.e. Fri 29/9, Fri 30/112, Wed 31/1, Thu 39/3. Thy 31/5 and Tue 31/7. This may also revitalise the meetings as there would be people that cannot attend on a Thursday but could attend other days of the week. No quote has been offered for this; this was simply a thought from QVVAQ. David James (AHMC) advised the new committee may wish to hold committee meetings at the clubrooms. Christine advised, this is why she is simply gathering the information to pass on to the new committee. LUXURY VEHICLE TAX MOTION Moved: Doug Young To have the Luxury Vehicle Tax & GST be removed from the import of vehicles more than 30 years old Seconded: Albert Budsworth All in favour: Carried ASBESTOS MOTION Moved: Doug Young That the AHMF be supported in seeking an exemption for vehicles of great antiquity from the current asbestos requirements for imported vehicles Seconded: Albert Budsworth All in favour: Carried NEXT GENERAL MEETING FOLLOWED BY AGM Will be held at the Veteran Club Rooms (1376 Old Cleveland Road, Carindale QLD 4152) at 7:30pm Meeting to be held on Thursday 27 th July 2017 As there was no further business the meeting was closed at: 9:05PM Page 5 of 8
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